National Pork Producers Council - NPPC
Controversy over California’s Prop 12 intensifies as advocacy group spends millions targeting lawmakers who support federal fix to state pork production standards.
Disease remains a major threat to pork production, and industry leaders warn the U.S. risks losing ground to global competitors without stronger controls. That’s where the new National Swine Health Strategy comes in.
Ag groups urge the Ohio Supreme Court to reinstate a law banning feral boar hunting and garbage feeding to safeguard the state’s $3.5 billion swine market.
With congressional recesses approaching in August and October, agricultural leaders are pushing for a reconciled bill that addresses both partisan demands and critical livestock protections.
A personal look at the people, innovation, and unexpected highlights that made World Pork Expo 2026 a week to remember.
USMCA is essential for securing multi-billion dollar trade relationships and maintaining the cross-border collaboration necessary to combat foreign animal diseases.
NPPC leaders at World Pork Expo detail how proactive engagement and science-based policy work secure critical legislative wins and regulatory relief for the pork industry.
From the National Swine Health Strategy to consumer values, experts weigh in on the conversations that will define the biggest event of the year in the U.S. pork industry.
Industry veterans “spill the tea” to navigating the trade show floor, from strategic networking to avoiding the dreaded barbecue stain.
A $40 million initiative creates a sustainable, “cost-plus” domestic market for American livestock producers that will deliver 3 billion protein-rich meals every year.
The National Pork Producers Council is calling for the removal of non-tariff barriers and the enforcement of “reasonable and equitable” treatment for U.S. pork exports as Congress prepares to renew the African trade agreement.
The FDA is launching a new systematic process to monitor food additives, incorporating critical feedback from the National Pork Producers Council to prioritize scientific data over non-scientific factors.
Producer-led group focuses on curbing the economic toll of PRRS and PEDV while shielding the industry from foreign animal diseases.
As World Trade Month begins, international commerce remains a core economic pillar for American producers and the broader agricultural economy. Here’s why international markets are vital to pork.
With barn conversion costs soaring up to 40% and California pork prices jumping nearly 20%, a coalition of ag groups say the economic toll of Proposition 12 is becoming undeniable.
She didn’t follow a pre-paved path; she carved one. Discover how Dr. Anna Forseth’s Montana roots prepared her to lead national swine health policy through “unconventional” leadership.
Experienced farmers, credible veterinarians, the president of the United States, and state and federal government officials on both sides of the aisle continue to speak up and defend the freedom to farm by fixing California’s misguided Prop 12.
New research reveals a 20% surge in pork prices due to Proposition 12, driving producers to Capitol Hill to advocate for a federal legislative fix in the farm bill.
After a nearly $900 billion surge in growth over the past year, the U.S. food and agriculture industry continues to serve as a primary engine for national commerce, trade and local economic stability across every state, a new study shows.
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Here’s a look at the winners of the Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, the Neil Dierks Scholarship, and the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence Swine Legacy Scholarship.
As the high-stakes July review approaches, agriculture and business groups call for a long-term renewal of the USMCA to ensure market predictability and protect billions in U.S. exports.
Science, politics and trade are shifting rapidly. NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys urges producers to leverage public trust and collective action to overcome emerging challenges.
NPPC is calling on Congress to deliver the certainty of “Farm Bill 2.0,” emphasizing that a federal solution is an expectation, not just a request. Discover how this legislation aims to fix the costly “patchwork” of state regulations and ensure that affordable pork remains a staple for American families.
Focused on protecting the freedom to operate for the next generation, Rob Brenneman brings a high dose of energy to his new role as NPPC president. Here’s how he plans to bridge the gap between Washington policy and farm-level reality.
Meet the newest members and returning members of one of the pork industry’s most influential organizations.
From school lunch victories to disease elimination, National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council leaders detail the collaborative strategies transforming the industry’s future.